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Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 01/01/2008, 11:32 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,682
Posted By TheGrog
you have PM

you have PM
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/30/2007, 12:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 601
Posted By TheGrog
This is where I get all my RO/DI stuff. Great...

This is where I get all my RO/DI stuff. Great prices and they really do know what they are talking about if you have problems. Good customer service too.

Filter Guys...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/29/2007, 11:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By TheGrog
WOW, did not mean for this thread to turn into a...

WOW, did not mean for this thread to turn into a bashing of Gates' new baby.

Anyway, lots of good ideas. Still want to upgrade though. Few other apps that I want to start running and XP would...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/29/2007, 09:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By TheGrog
LOL I am sure it will be a GREAT OS.........in...

LOL I am sure it will be a GREAT OS.........in about 6 or 7 years when all the bugs are worked out!!!
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/29/2007, 09:17 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By TheGrog
Good idea, except they would be stuck when they...

Good idea, except they would be stuck when they realize what a piece of c#@p vista is!!

jsl6v8, you got PM
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/28/2007, 11:11 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,104
Posted By TheGrog
OT, need Windows XP OS

OK, Christmas has come and gone. We finally joined the new generation and got Ipod's.

The big problem is that when I tried to hook it up to my computer and to iTunes.......a BIG problem...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/28/2007, 11:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By TheGrog
Oh yea, I will also be willing to trade for...

Oh yea, I will also be willing to trade for corals/inverts. PM for offer.
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/28/2007, 10:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 245
Posted By TheGrog
175 W MH ballast FS

Greetings all and hope everyone had a great Christmas!!

One of my presents was a brand new, 250w electronic MH ballast to upgrade from my 175 (which I upgraded to a magnetic 250W MH). Since I now...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 12/25/2007, 02:09 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 514
Posted By TheGrog
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all. I am stuck at work...

MERRY CHRISTMAS to all.

I am stuck at work on trauma call and hoping it is a slow day. Drive safe everyone!!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 12/01/2007, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 300
Posted By TheGrog
Best & most efficient MH ballast???

So I am totally frustrated with trying to search for this info, so I thought I would ask.

I am going to be upgrading from my magnetic 250w MH ballast (single end mogul bulb) to a better ballast.
...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/20/2007, 11:12 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 425
Posted By TheGrog
I would go with the AquaC 240. I would go with...

I would go with the AquaC 240. I would go with the G4 as well as you will be pushing it with the G3, unless you do a recirc mod.

I am running an ASM G3 on my 125, and no complaints. I wish I...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/11/2007, 03:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 476
Posted By TheGrog
Guess they wanted a shot of his "good side"!!! ...

Guess they wanted a shot of his "good side"!!! :D :D

j/k that's awesome man!
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/11/2007, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 343
Posted By TheGrog
Test your water before pulling the entire tank...

Test your water before pulling the entire tank apart. If no copper, then you are good. If there is copper, the damage may be done.

I used the poly filters AND cuprisorb in my system and after a...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/10/2007, 06:11 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 477
Posted By TheGrog
Oh man, where to begin. Lessons learned as a...

Oh man, where to begin.

Lessons learned as a newbie.

1. Petco is not the authority on salt water fish & corals.
2. Seaclone skimmers are not worth their weight in plastic.
3. Cheap...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/10/2007, 05:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 268
Posted By TheGrog
Despite their reputation for being very fragile...

Despite their reputation for being very fragile creatures, anemones are pretty resiliant to physical harm. In the wild, they get crushed and torn all the time and they do fine. They just can't take...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/10/2007, 05:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 343
Posted By TheGrog
Sorry to hear about your troubles man. A...

Sorry to hear about your troubles man.

A very similiar thing happened to me a few years ago. The entire tank crashed. The problem I had is that the heating element released tons of COPPER into...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/06/2007, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 650
Posted By TheGrog
You got PM

You got PM
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/03/2007, 07:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 264
Posted By TheGrog
I used a 175 on my 29 before it crashed (glass...

I used a 175 on my 29 before it crashed (glass heater broke and leaked copper into the tank). Got great results.

IMO a 250 is almost too much if you want soft corals, but if you are going for...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 11/03/2007, 08:54 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,003
Posted By TheGrog
I would add World Wide Corals. It is a little...

I would add World Wide Corals. It is a little tricky to find, but worth it. They don't have fish, but TONS of corals. Great prices too!!
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/03/2007, 08:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By TheGrog
Now THAT is a DIY projcet I would love to see!!!

Now THAT is a DIY projcet I would love to see!!!
Forum: Chicagoland Marine Aquarium Society (CMAS) 11/02/2007, 09:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 505
Posted By TheGrog
Oh man!!! I have been so busy the last month...

Oh man!!!

I have been so busy the last month or so I have not had a chance to check up on the old board.

So, when I do finally get a chance, you guys are still talking about moon goo's full...
Forum: Lighting, Filtration & Other Equipment 11/02/2007, 07:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 537
Posted By TheGrog
Dimmable metal halides??

I was surfing around and I came across some Coralvue Dimmable MH ballasts for sale.

Anyone know about these?

If so, how does dimming affect the bulb life?

My intuition tells me that...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 10/30/2007, 04:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 282
Posted By TheGrog
That is not too far from me actually. ...

That is not too far from me actually.

Problem is time. I usually work from 5a till 6 or 7pm. You working this Sat?

Thanks for the input from everyone else. Never thought that it would be the...
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 10/30/2007, 04:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 299
Posted By TheGrog
PM sent

PM sent
Forum: Orlando Reef Caretakers Association (ORCA) 10/29/2007, 06:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 282
Posted By TheGrog
Need an old 250w MH bulb

I am upgrading my pendants this weekend, but to do so I have to wire in a new ballast. I am wondering if anyone has an old 250w MH bulb that I can use to test it so just in case things get wired...
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